With the expansion of the federal government since the 1930s and the rise of the United States as a global power in the twentieth century, the need for a powerful president to direct American priorities and policies is clear. This title analyses the growth of presidential power from the Civil War era to the present.

With the expansion of the federal government since the 1930s and the rise of the United States as a global power in the twentieth century, the need for a powerful president to direct American priorities and policies is clear. In times of national crisis, domestic and international focus on the president becomes even greater, with the widespread expectation that executive leadership is necessary to combat the challenge. The need for checks on that power by other institutions of American government, namely Congress and the courts, also is evident, though the balancing of presidential power...

Uses nearly 150 years of "New York Times", reporting to explore the dynamic nature of the presidency in the American political system. This title provides readers with insight into the stories of 29 presidents spanning three centuries, as well as the effect "The New York Times'" position may have had on the issues of their day.